i had sex and took a pregnacy test a week after will it show if i am that early or how long do i have to wait?

Answer 1

I think you still have to wait a week or so, but let me know how it turns out 'cause I'm going through the same thing right now!

Answer 2

You need to wait at least 2 weeks from the last time you had sex. If you have regular periods don't test untill the day period is due or the day after. Testing sooner may give you a - result when you are in fact pregnant. At 1 week after sex the egg is not EVEN inplanted yet that takes 7-10 days to happen then another 3-4 days to produce Enough HCG to show on a test so any sooner then 14 days you might get a WRONG - result. Also in rare cases it takes longer then 14 days to get a +. If you get a - and still no period GO TO THE DOCTORS for a BLOOD test. There are early test that say 5 days before your period is DUE KEEP in mind even on the box those thest say at 5 days b4 only 40% of omen get the correct result then 4 days 56% of women 3 days 75% 2 days 80% and the day of period due 94% the day after is when it gets to being 99% accurate READ the pamplet and the box on answer and first responce early results. I would not trust a - untill period is due. A + however will mean your are pregnant even it it shows early. If a + shows early it may show a very faint line.

Answer 3

It doesnt matter how long it's been since you had sex, you have to wait until around the time your period is supposed to come. you can get EPT or some other early pregnancy test, and it will be accurate up to a week before your period is due. Most other pregnancy tests dont work until 3 days before your period comes.

If you just recently had your period, I know from personal experience that it can seem like you have to wait forever to take the test, and its nervewracking. But hang in there, you dont want to take the test too early and get a negative result only to find out later that you really are pregnant.

Good Luck

Answer 4

There are a couple of pregnancy tests that you can buy that are for testing "early" which is 3 or so days before your period is expected. That's about the earliest you're going to find out without a blood test from your doc.

Answer 5

only a blood test will show you are pregnant right now. A blood test will show you are pregnant 6 days after conception.


When can I take a pregnancy test?


The most asked question of any woman who is wondering if she is pregnant or not is “How soon can I test?” The answer to this question varies depending on what kind of test you buy. Before we go into the different types lets go over how they work and what they are looking for.

How do they work?

No matter what kind of Pregnancy test you buy, they are all looking for the same thing: HCG hormone. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin or HCG, is a hormone found only in pregnant women and is frequently referred to as the “Pregnancy Hormone”. The purpose of HCG is to keep the estrogen and progesterone at appropriate levels until the placenta has developed enough to take this function over. HCG production begins around 6-10 days after conception, when the embryo starts to implant itself into the uterine lining. Levels of HCG double approximately every 72 hours.

At-Home Pregnancy Tests

At-home pregnancy test are considered to be very accurate with a low occurrences of false positives. If used correctly they are about 98% accurate. The standard pregnancy test is only useful the day of your expected period or sometime after. It is best to use first morning urine since the levels of HCG will be concentrated and easier to detect. If you get a negative result but still not getting your period, you should wait a few days until your HCG levels have doubled and try testing again.

Early Prediction Pregnancy Tests

For the woman more anxious to find out if she is pregnant or not, there are at-home pregnancy test which are more sensitive and can detect lower levels of HCG than the standard at-home test. Most of the time these are more expensive than your standard home pregnancy test.

Since every woman is different and they produce different levels of HCG, there is not an exact day you can test using an early predictor. These more sensitive tests can pick up levels of HCG starting around 8 days after conception. However, HCG is detectible in the blood serum of only about 5% of pregnant women 8 days after conception. So remember, a negative result may in fact be a positive a few days later. Most early predictor tests say they can detect pregnancy about 10 days after ovulation (about 4 days before your expected period). However, the earlier you start testing, the higher chance of getting a false negative.

Blood Tests

Blood tests given by your doctor or lab are the most accurate of all of the tests. They also can detect a pregnancy sooner than any of the home tests. There are a few drawbacks of the blood test however, the results usually take a few days depending on the lab and they are more expensive. Blood tests can usually detect pregnancy about 8 days after ovulation (around 6 days before your expected period). Most doctors wait to give you the blood test until you have received a positive home pregnancy test.


Points to remember when using a home pregnancy test

* Try not to test to early. It is best to test once your period is late.

* The earlier you test, the more likely to get a false reading.

* HCG levels double every two days. If you get an negative test, wait 2 days before retesting. This will help you save on the amount of tests you use.

* Although many test say you can take the test at any time of the day, it is best to use first morning urine. This way, the test will get the most concentrated urine of the day. If you can not do this, try testing at least 4-5 hours after your last trip to the bathroom

Answer 6

yeah i took it a week after also, its so hard to wait so patiently. days go by slower and its all u can think about... do u want it or hopeing not to be?? i am really tempted to go take a blood test regardless of it only being 6-7 days scince intercourse, o god i kno how it feels! i hate hearing "wait til after ur period" esp. wen its about 2 weeks away.... good luck

Answer 7

you should wait until two days before your expected period or if you wish wait until you have missed a period before conducting such a test.

Answer 8

u should wait a few days b4 ur period or after u dont get it

Answer 9

No it won't show thats too soon.